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SCOTT NO 1861 A408
DATE OF ISSUE 1999 Apr 06
FACE VALUE 500 fr
COUNTRY Togolaise
   
DESCRIPTION The multicolored stamp shows rough malachite. Malachite is a very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for 'mallow', a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind and give it a unique ornamental quality.
   
VARIATION DESCRIPTION It is an official first day cover issued on minerals. The meter mark depicts a mineral.
   
GEMSTONE Malachite
VARIATION Meter Mark, First Day Cover, Envelope